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The Eolian is a popular musical venue and bar ran by Deoch and Stanchion. It is best known for the esteemed compelation of musicians who often play there in hopes of earning a highly coveted set of silver talent pipes or the possibility of gaining a noble Patron.

The Eolian charges an entrance fee to ensure quality patronage, the charge of which is one Jot. As well as an entrance fee, musicians wishing to play on the Eolian's stage must pay an entire silver talent. However, musicians with pipes, as well as their guests, may enter free of charge and play on the stage to their hearts content.

Kvothe earns his talent pipes at The Eolian, expanding his options for making money. He also meets Deoch, Count Threpe, and Stanchion, as well as many other characters at the Eolian. When attempting to earn his pipes Kvothe meets Denna here for the second time during which she sings the female part of "The Lay of Sir Savien Traliard". Denna also meets her mysterious patron at the Eolian, while waiting for Kvothe, who stands her up due to the fire in The Artificery. Kvothe often frequents the Eolian for drinks with his friends, Wilem and Simmon.

During one scene in the Eolian it is revealed by Manet that whenever an admirer purchases Kvothe a drink and he orders a Sounten, he truly recieves water. At the end of the evening, Kvothe, The Eolian, and the Eolian's Barman split the difference of the earnings three ways. Kvothe later negotiates this deal down to a 50/50 split between the Eolian and Himself.